Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).
Far Side of the Moon
Tinashe Lyrics
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I've trying for hours trying to weigh the possibilities
For you and me
What it really take to truly be happy
Sick of wishing holding on to empty love ambitions
Happily ever after seems like fiction
I'd be foolish if my faith is slipping sadly
Wish that I could hear this
Ain't got time for your nonsense
Don't wanna hear you speak
Seeing you makes me nervous
'Cause I really believe you still deserve it
And maybe just maybe I was mistaken
Maybe we could be perfect
Maybe I was forsaken
Maybe its really worth it
And I'll show ya
Running from my heart
Hate to go so soon
This has to be the end
You won't see me again
The far side of the moon
Running from my heart
So damn jaded
This uncertainty is so frustrating
I be up at night and like I'm waiting
I'm too old for all these games we playing
I'm just saying
You really think that you're the man
You out here running shit
You know you can
But I ain't like these other women
No I, I ain't really fucking with it
Get away from me
Wish that I could hear this
Ain't got time for your nonsense
Don't wanna hear you speak
Seeing you makes me nervous
'Cause I really believe you still deserve it
And maybe just maybe I was mistaken
Maybe we could be perfect
Maybe I was forsaken
Maybe it's really worth it
But until then
Running from my heart
Hate to go so soon
This has to be the end
You won't see me again
The far side of the moon
Running from my heart
I'm giving you my last goodbye
I'm moving on
You can do no wrong
Oh I'll be long gone
Running from my heart
Hate to go so soon
This has to be the end
You won't see me again
The far side of the moon
Running from my heart
The lyrics of Tinashe's "Far Side of the Moon" reflect struggles in a tumultuous romantic relationship, as the singer grapples with the question of what it takes to truly be happy. She laments being out of balance and out of options, unable to come to a resolution with her significant other despite trying for hours to weigh the possibilities for their future. The singer is sick of holding onto empty love ambitions and wishing for a "happily ever after" that seems like fiction. She acknowledges that she would be foolish if her faith in the relationship were slipping sadly.
In the chorus, the singer seeks distance and closure from her partner. She wishes she could hear the words she needs to hear, but she is adamant that she doesn't have time for their nonsense and doesn't want to hear them speak. Seeing her partner makes her nervous, as she still believes they deserve love and happiness together. However, she also recognizes that she may have been mistaken in believing they could be perfect together. For now, she's running from her heart and heading to the far side of the moon, hoping to leave this relationship behind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Far Side of the Moon" capture the difficult journey of letting go of a relationship that is no longer fulfilling, despite the pain and uncertainty that comes with doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of balance out of options
I feel lost and helpless, without any clear way forward
I've trying for hours trying to weigh the possibilities
I've been analyzing our situation for a long time, trying to figure out what to do
For you and me
Regarding our relationship
What it really take to truly be happy
I'm wondering what we need to do to be happy together
Sick of wishing holding on to empty love ambitions
I'm tired of hoping for a relationship that isn't fulfilling
Happily ever after seems like fiction
I don't believe that a perfect relationship like in fairy tales exists
I'd be foolish if my faith is slipping sadly
I don't want to lose hope in our relationship, but it's hard not to feel that way sometimes
Get away from me
I want you to stay away from me
Wish that I could hear this
I wish you were listening to me
Ain't got time for your nonsense
I don't want to deal with your foolishness
Don't wanna hear you speak
I don't want to listen to what you have to say
Seeing you makes me nervous
I'm anxious around you
'Cause I really believe you still deserve it
I still believe that you're a good person, even if we can't be together
And maybe just maybe I was mistaken
Maybe I was wrong about our relationship
Maybe we could be perfect
Maybe we could have had a perfect relationship
Maybe I was forsaken
Maybe I was left alone and helpless
Maybe it's really worth it
Maybe our relationship is worth fighting for
And I'll show ya
If there's a way for us to be together, I'll make it happen
Running from my heart
I'm trying to run away from my feelings
Hate to go so soon
I don't want to leave, but I have to for my own well-being
This has to be the end
Our relationship is over
You won't see me again
I'm cutting off all ties with you
The far side of the moon
I'm going far away and leaving everything behind
So damn jaded
I'm feeling disillusioned and bitter
This uncertainty is so frustrating
I can't stand not knowing what's going to happen
I be up at night and like I'm waiting
I can't sleep because I'm waiting for something to happen
I'm too old for all these games we playing
I'm tired of playing these relationship games
I'm just saying
I'm being honest
You really think that you're the man
You believe that you're in control
You out here running shit
You're running the show
You know you can
You have the power to do what you want
But I ain't like these other women
I'm not like other women who will put up with your attitude
No I, I ain't really fucking with it
I'm not interested in being with you anymore
I'm giving you my last goodbye
This is the last time I'm saying goodbye to you
I'm moving on
I'm leaving this relationship behind and moving forward
You can do no wrong
Even though our relationship didn't work out, I still believe you're a good person
Oh I'll be long gone
I'll be far away from you and this relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Osinachi Nwaneri, Tinashe Kachingwe
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